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ETS in the News Archive 2015

Whoever said size doesn’t matter may have been onto something. States with a larger population size do not necessarily have all the success stories. At times, smaller states have a greater advantage. A smaller workforce can lead to less red tape and easier modes of communication. One of the state leaders in information technology (IT) innovation is Wyoming – the state with the smallest population.

Hacker-whacking may be opportunity for Wyo.
November 5, 2015
Computer hackers wreak havoc on privacy and security across the world. Providing cyber security services is a growing business sector with no sign of slowing down. One of the speakers at the Governor’s Broadband Summit Thursday suggested that the scourge of the Internet could also be a great opportunity for Wyoming.

A proposed new law could force Wyoming to strengthen its cybersecurity policies to shield data from potential hackers. State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require state agencies to "enforce and maintain a policy regarding the collection, access, security and use of data."

For public CIOs the challenges just keep coming. It’s often a juggling act. That’s all right: Most knew it when they signed on for the job — information technology is always a moving target. But the CIO has special responsibilities, tracking not just the technological evolutions, but also the legislation and regulations that must be woven into emerging IT.